All topics are found in the text, Compendium: The Catechism of the Catholic Church, by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops. All classes are on Wednesday evenings in the Sts. Peter and Paul Room at Holy Family Academy and start at 6:45pm.

2026-2027 Class Schedule

September 16, 2026
Introduction: Why do we want to be here? The Desire for Happiness and God 
Course Overview

September 23, 2026
Fides et Ratio (Faith & Reason)
Divine Revelation: Scripture & Tradition
Compendium QQ. 1-5, 6-32

September 30, 2026
God and His Attributes; The Most Holy Trinity 
Compendium QQ. 33-50

October 7, 2026
Creation: Angels, World, Man 
Compendium QQ. 51-65

NO CLASS on October 14, 2026 - Eve of MEA 

October 21, 2026
The Fall: God's Plan for Redemption 
Compendium QQ. 66-78

October 28, 2026
The Incarnation
Compendium QQ. 79-135

November 4, 2026
The Holy Spirit and The Church 
Compendium QQ. 136-193

November 11, 2026
The Communion of Saints; The Blessed Mother 
Compendium QQ. 194-201 

November 18, 2026
Purgatory, Resurrection & The Four Last Things 
Compendium QQ. 202-217    

NO CLASS on November 25, 2025 - due to Thanksgiving 

December 2, 2026
Sacrament of Baptism; the Infused Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love 
Compendium QQ. 250-264

NO CLASS on December 9, 2026 – 
Holy Family Advent Penance Service 4:30 – 6:30pm 

December 16, 2026
Sacrament of Confirmation; the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Compendium QQ. 265-270

NO CLASSES on December 23 & December 30 – Christmas

January 6, 2027
Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist; A Walk-through the Mass
Compendium QQ. 218-249: 271-294

January 13, 2027
Sacraments: Penance & Walk-through of Confession 
Compendium QQ. 295-312

January 20, 2027
Sacraments: Matrimony
Compendium QQ. 337-350

January 27, 2027
Sacraments: Anointing of the Sick & Holy Orders  
Compendium QQ. 313-320; 321-326

February 3, 2027
Human Freedom: Virtues & Sin
Compendium QQ. 357-400

NO CLASS February 10, 2027 – Ash Wednesday
Please attend Mass at your parish. 

February 17, 2027
Moral Law; The Commandments: I, II, III
Compendium QQ. 401-454

February 24, 2027
The Commandments: IV, V, VI
Compendium QQ. 455-502

NO CLASS - March 3, 2027
Holy Family Lenten Penance Service 4:30 – 6:30pm 

March 10, 2027
The Commandments: VII, VIII, IX, X
Compendium QQ. 503-533

March 17, 2027
Living the Faith in Prayer and Devotions

March 24, 2027
Explanation of Holy Week
Short class at 6:00pm

March 25, 2027 - HOLY THURSDAY
Attend the Mass of the Lord's Supper 

March 26, 2027 - GOOD FRIDAY
Attend Good Friday Service 

March 27, 2027 - HOLY SATURDAY 
TBD Rehearsal  
EASTER VIGIL MASS
Be welcomed into the Catholic Church 

March 31, 2027
Spiritual Temperaments Part 1

April 7, 2027
Spiritual Temperaments Part 2